“Why are you so nice to me?” He finally spoke, his voice quiet and smooth. I frowned, surprised that he spoke, but more surprised at his question. I shrugged, shifting in my seat uncomfortably and said, “I’m nice to everyone; why wouldn’t I be nice to you?” He gulped, his Adams apple bobbing up and down as he did so and he ran his fingers through his sandy coloured hair. “Because I’m a Rogue.” His green eyes stared deep into mine, the colour reminding me of the forest and I found myself completely lost in them. They were unbelievably beautiful. “You’re a Rogue; not a monster,” I mumbled, feeling my cheeks heating up in embarrassment. ~*~ Cover: adorkable Published: 7/18/14

Seventeen-year-old Scarlett Hayes is living her life by her own rules. Losing her parents at a young age has made her strong and fiercely independent. She knows exactly who she is and nothing is going to change that. Everything starts to change for her when she moves to a new town. She meets Cade Presley. He is domineering and arrogant which makes her detest him at first sight. She learns a secret that will unravel her perfect life and lead her into a world she never knew existed. Embracing her new life is difficult when it pulls her closer to Cade. Finding out you are destined to be with someone forever is hard to handle especially when you want to throttle them every time you see them. The attraction she feels for him is undeniable and there is no fighting destiny. *Please note this is only a five chapter sample of the published book.

One city, Six Districts, A Labyrinth of Lies. __________________________________________________________ Cora has had a harder life than most. After being abandoned by the family who didn't want her, she is forced to endure and work in a local brothel. She yearns for freedom from this life, and when a crow comes to her, and offers her the chance at a new life, she doesn't even think twice about taking it. However dealing with Death is dangerous, and as she delves further into the world of conspiracies, lies and murder, she finds herself drawn to the one who is possibly the most dangerous. But in the midst of betrayal and loss she learns the truth of her past, and that Death's choosing of her was no chance occurrence. Fighting for the freedom of her city, and pushed to breaking point, Cora finds herself caught in the fray between a corrupt government, and a deadly cult. In a final, desperate effort to survive, Cora embraces her darker side, only to find herself turning into one of the very monsters she feared she would become.

My heart skipped a beat as his face darkened. He took a menacing step forward, causing me to take a tentative step back. Seeing the motion caused him to growl and stalk towards me, grabbing me before I could move any further. "Don't." He nuzzled his face in my neck, my eyes fluttering shut at his proximity. He left a gentle kiss on my neck before lifting his face to look at me. "Don't you ever try to leave me. I. Will. Find. You." I gulped at the fire in his eyes. I'm stuck. ____________ Katherine. A girl who couldn't escape reality for just a second until one day she meets the one. But will the one be her hero? Or will he be her death... ******************* This book is old I'm working on improving it!!!! Please stay tuned as I rip this book apart and glue it back together!!!